Geography

Statement on Anti-Racism

The Department of Geography condemns the longstanding and continued injustices against those marginalized by racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, xenophobia, able-bodied normativity, mental health profiling, and other forms of prejudice.

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Geography

The Geography program develops and strengthens your ability to interpret and explain the occurrence, spatial distribution, and interrelationships of the Earth's physical features and social elements.

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Urban Studies

Urban Studies is a broad interdisciplinary program designed to provide an integrated understanding of the social, political, economic, environmental and cultural processes that shape urban life.

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Earth Science

Earth Science is the study of the materials that make up the Earth and the natural and human processes that shape the landscape.

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From left to right: Rodrigo Menafra (Managing Director), Brent Else, Doug Wallace, and Fanny Noisette

Else appointed as Associate Scientific Co-Director Meopar

Meopar is excited to be welcoming two new associate scientific directors: Dr. Brent Else (University of Calgary) and Dr. Fanny Noisette (Universite du Quebec a Rimouski). Else is also co-lead of the Meopar-supported Ocean Acidification Community of Practice.

Meopar's overarching role is to enable a coordinated, evidence-based approach to the growing challenges of Canada's marine environment. From left to right: Rodrigo Menafra (Managing Director), Brent Else, Doug Wallace, and Fanny Noisette

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Thesis graduate programs

We offer students the opportunity to undertake thesis-based graduate studies leading to MA, MSc and PhD degrees. We also offer international students the opportunity to come to our department as Visiting Students.

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MGIS Program

The Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) is an advanced course-based program with an independent research component renowned for its successful development of GIS professionals and academics.

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